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Drug clearance times


The times shown below are based on a person of average stature and no established tolerance to the drug taken, (with the exception of cannabis), in a moderate dose. The clearance times shown are minimum periods necessary to reduce the amount of drug remaining in the body to internationally accepted levels. Traces of drugs may remain in the body for much longer. These times may increase depending upon individual metabolism, drug purity and quantity involved.

DRUG TIME
Cocaine 2-4 days
Amphetamines 1-4 days
Opiates 2 days
LSD 1-3 days
Methadone 3 days
Cannabis  
1-2 joints 2-3 days
oral ingestion 1-5 days
moderate (4 times per week) 5 days
heavy (daily) 10 days
chronic (more than 5 joints per day) 14-20 days
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